A new law that allows beer producers in Texas to sell beer to go went into effect Sunday.

North Texas beer lovers did something Sunday they could never do before — take beer home from a brewery.

At Peticolas Brewing Company, the line stretched out the door and around the corner as people waited to take advantage of a new law that allows beer producers in Texas to sell beer to go.

“This is a historic day,” said Michael Peticolas, the brewery’s owner. “This is going to be the biggest day that we’ve ever had. In terms of the legal change, we’re going to look back on this day for years.”

Peticolas said he was worried his staff would be swamped Sunday, the day the law took effect, but that he was proud of how efficiently business was running with the big crowds.

“I’m on cloud nine,” Peticolas said.

Garry Weaver, 27, was one of the first people to take some beers home from Peticolas. Weaver, who said he has been going to the brewery since it opened, bought a few cases of his favorite beer — the Velvet Hammer Imperial Red Ale — and a couple four-packs of the Sit Down Or I’ll Sit You Down Imperial IPA.

The new law limits purchases to 288 ounces, the equivalent of one case of beer, per day directly from a brewery.

“I like to drink at home, so it’s great to be able to take my favorite beer home,” said Weaver, who planned to take some Peticolas to Lake Ray Hubbard on Sunday afternoon.

1/5Customers wait in line to celebrate the new "beer to go" state law at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, on Sep. 1, 2019. Sunday, Sept. 1 is the first day Texans can purchase beer to go from breweries. Peticolas sold packaged beer for the first time after the Texas Legislature passed beer-to-go in May. The law allows customers to take home up to the equivalent of a case of beer. (Jason Janik / Special Contributor)

2/5Kenda Fanzo, left, and Dustin Fanzo carry beer to their car after purchasing it at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, on Sep. 1, 2019. Sunday, Sept. 1 is the first day Texans can purchase beer to go from breweries. Peticolas sold packaged beer for the first time after the Texas Legislature passed beer-to-go in May. The law allows customers to take home up to the equivalent of a case of beer.(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)

3/5Customers line up to receive their beer purchases at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, on Sep. 1, 2019.(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)

4/5Laila Cardenas restocks the to-go beer cooler at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, on Sep. 1, 2019. Sunday, Sept. 1 is the first day Texans can purchase beer to go from breweries. Peticolas sold packaged beer for the first time after the Texas Legislature passed beer-to-go in May. The law allows customers to take home up to the equivalent of a case of beer.(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)

5/5Employees restock the cooler at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas, TX, on Sep. 1, 2019. Sunday, Sept. 1 is the first day Texans can purchase beer to go from breweries. Peticolas sold packaged beer for the first time after the Texas Legislature passed beer-to-go in May. The law allows customers to take home up to the equivalent of a case of beer.(Jason Janik / Special Contributor)

There was no line out the door at the Texas Ale Project on Riverfront Boulevard, but that was by design.

Even without promotions, Kris Patrick, the events and tap room manager at Texas Ale Project, said the brewery made half a day’s worth of sales within 30 minutes.

Stevens said the No. 1 question he gets from out-of-town visitors to Texas Ale Project is where they can buy the beer elsewhere, and he hopes this new law will help grow his business and the brewery’s name.

“It’s a good feeling,” Stevens said.

Dozens of people also lined up to buy beers at Community Beer Co. Before heading home, several people enjoyed a brew over lunch, sitting next to purchased cases ready to take home.

Colin Ward, who purchased a few packs Sunday, said he couldn’t wait to get home to enjoy a Community brew by the pool.

“It just makes sense,” Ward said of the new law. “This is the way it should be.

Jesus Jimenez, Staff Writer. Jesus Jimenez began working for The Dallas Morning News in 2018. He currently covers weather and how climate affects Dallas-Fort Worth. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas.